Learning to play jazz is learning from the great players that played before us. In this section there will be transcriptions of great solos by great jazz players. Not only vibraphone solos, but all instruments. The idea is that you check…
This section will cover grooves. Ethnic and other grooves. When it comes to ethnic grooves like Latin and Brazilian ones, I don't consider myself an expert. This is mainly for the reason that I didn't grow in Brazil or Cuba. Those…
When I write etudes I really try to work on aspects of live playing. Most of my etudes will be centered around tunes and focus on accompanying yourself playing a melody and soloing. Some of the etudes attempt to show how little you really…
Play along with the duets. Play vibes or even marimba and add your part and then upload it for others to check out!
I created these so you can get some ideas on how to comp for other instruments. Also this will help you're solo playing.
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This is a difficult chord study etude. It's straight eighth notes and based on 'Blues for Alice' changes. Definitely not a performance piece but it will get you moving around the instrument and working on chord melody ideas.
Don't know what CD to get? Want to find out about more players? Players you don't know about? Look through the picks here! There should be plenty of new ideas for you!
Hello Folks,
It's been a while since my last update and I promised myself that I'd whip something up this week and get back in the action here. I did this kinda fast, so let me know if there are mistakes.
I know Ed Saindon has a whole…
I love first takes. I love the energy when everything is new. Mike Pinto came over and visited me in The Laboratory and met my gongs. He played brilliantly. I had a total blast.
Anyway, the mics were a little too hot, so it distorts a…
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